Research studies have taken up on case analysis and comparative longitudinal studies on: - children who spent their childhood years in social isolation - feral children
- Twin studies: using either
o identical twins or
o non-identical twins as subjects

Socio-biology - uses evolutionary doctrine (Darwinian approach) to examine the biological and evolutionary roots of social behaviours - innate drives/instincts are largely determined by genes and the bio-chemical processes - to ensure reproductive success and the survival of a species, there is a process of selection with regard to mate selection, sexuality, aggression Vs cooperation, family bonds, and the socialization of children - To what extend is masculinity and femininity affected by our genetic make up? - How does the impact of social environment compare to that of the biological forces in human? - Is it human nature? Or nurture?

• When we are subjected to the opinions & judgment of others, what effects would their opinions have on our self-image? • Are we puppets at the mercy of other’s opinions? • How about those who want to rebel?

• Could disapproval from others provoke us to prove others wrong? • Some individuals maintain their individuality/belief in the face of opposition and threat of punishment. How could this notion of “Looking Glass Self” account for non-conformists, revolutionaries, activists, and charismatic leaders who are willing to risk their life for a vision/cause/mission/belief?

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Jacob O’Neill
Dr. Locke
MillionDollar
May 19, 2015
If I had one milliondollars there are multiple things I would do with it. To start I would pay off the 25,000 of college debt that I will have when I graduate next year. I then would pay the rest of the money I owe on my truck that I purchased in 2011. After this I believe I would purchase a home in Austin or the surrounding areas because that where I will be working next year when I graduate. Following those purchases I believe I would start a college fund for my future kid. According to US News and World report, “According to the US Department of Education, the average annual cost of public school increased 6.5 percent each year over the last decade which means that by 2030, annual public tuition will be $44,047. The total cost for a four-year degree will be more than $205,000.” So by the time my kids go to college it would be much more than that. So I would put aside around 300,000 in a college fund and let compound interest do some work. I then would have around 670,000 dollars left over after. I would put half of that into a retirement account and then would put the rest into a savings account. I’m not a very flashy guy so I believe with 1 milliondollars I would continue to work and go about life as I normally would but just live much more comfortable and without any stress.
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